Enugu, Nigeria – November 13, 2025 – The Enugu State Police Command has confirmed the arrest and subsequent arraignment of a woman who allegedly made false claims that her husband had def!led their two daughters.
According to a statement released today by the Command’s spokesperson, SP Daniel Ndukwe, the matter began on November 25, 2025, when Okonkwo Chisom, a 29-year-old woman, lodged a complaint at the Emene Police Division. She alleged that her husband, Okonkwo Ozioma, had been abusing their daughters, aged five and three, and threatened to k!ll her if she disclosed the alleged acts.
However, following a thorough investigation after the husband’s arrest, police determined that the accusations were false and misleading.
“Investigations revealed that, contrary to her claims, the periods in 2024 and 2025 during which Chisom alleged the offences occurred were the same times she had travelled alone with all the children to their hometown in Imo State. It further showed that, in two separate handwritten voluntary statements, their 7-year-old son exonerated his father and disclosed that their mother had coached him and his sisters to falsely accuse their father — a fact supported by video evidence. Additionally, she attempted to withdraw the case and stop further police investigation upon realizing that the truth was emerging and the case would turn against her,” SP Ndukwe said.
Following these findings, Chisom Okonkwo was charged with defamation and giving false information to the police. She was arraigned before a Magistrate Court in Enugu State, granted bail, and her case was adjourned for further hearing.
SP Ndukwe added that Commissioner of Police, CP Mamman Bitrus Giwa, praised detectives from the State Intelligence Department (SID) for their impartial and meticulous handling of the investigation. He emphasized that the Enugu State Police remains committed to fairness, justice, and professionalism in all cases.
“Any complainant found to have made false or malicious allegations will be prosecuted in accordance with the law,” Ndukwe warned.
This case highlights the importance of truthful reporting to law enforcement and the serious legal consequences of making false allegations.
